Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is pursuing a new indictment against several associates of former President Donald Trump, who are accused of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Arizona. This case, which had previously been dismissed on procedural grounds, is being revived to address allegations that Trump advisers and Republican activists submitted false documents claiming Trump won the state despite Joe Biden's victory.
The original indictment was dismissed by a Maricopa County judge in May 2025 due to inadequate instructions given to grand jurors regarding the federal Electoral Count Act. The Arizona Supreme Court declined to review the case, prompting Mayes's office to present it to a new grand jury.
Mayes has stated that the charges reflect her office's commitment to accountability for those who attempted to interfere with the election process in Arizona. The initial indictment included 18 defendants, such as Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, who were charged with conspiracy to create and transmit fraudulent electoral certificates to Congress.
While Trump was not charged, he was identified as an unindicted co-conspirator in court documents. Defense attorneys have argued that the prosecution is politically motivated and criminalizes protected political activities, a claim echoed by Republican lawmakers and Trump allies. The defendants have consistently denied any wrongdoing. Arizona is among several battleground states where similar prosecutions have been pursued, with Mayes committed to advancing this case despite challenges in other states.
